Dr. Amit R Mehta M.D.
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
4411 Ben Franklin Blvd Durham NC, 27704About
Dr. Amit Mehta is a hematologist oncologist practicing in Durham, NC. Dr. Mehta specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of blood diseases such as anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. Hematologist Oncologists are also trained in the study of cancer and its attack on other organs.
Education and Training
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johns 2004
University of Medicine And Dentistry of New Jersey / Robert Wood Johnson Med 2004
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